Monthly Archives: December 2018

From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Is Everybody Here?

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @Ocasio2018 Right now Freshman members of Congress are at a “Bipartisan” orientation w/ briefings on issues. Invited panelists offer insights to inform new Congressmembers‘ views as they prepare to legislate.  # of Corporate CEOs we’ve listened to here: … Continue reading →

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Why Iowans Need To Follow What Happens In Wisconsin

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Dave Bradley

This will be a very short post. Just want to make certain that Iowans understand that we must keep an eye on what is happening in states like Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and even Kansas.  The time when our … Continue reading →

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“Medicare For All” Could Save Trillions

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Dave Bradley

54 minutes – great analysis Have I ever mentioned that if you watch or listen to mainstream media you miss a lot or are easily misinformed on reality? Yep it happens quite often. That may account for much of America … Continue reading →

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Marcher, Walker, Pilgrim Chronicles Journey To Wake Up The Nation

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Trish Nelson

“I write this book to chronicle a journey of seven million steps, sounding the alarm that we have unleashed great evil upon our collective home, attempting to rouse a nation out of apathy, challenging every day people to extraordinary action.”  … Continue reading →

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Sinclair Must-See Segments Intended To Create Fear And Influence Elections

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Have you ever thought about what it would take to make you want to run out of the United States on foot to Canada taking nothing more than what you could carry?  And what if you had only flip flops … Continue reading →

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Charlie Cook: Iowa Likely To Lean Republican In 2020

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Iowa will still lean Republican in 2020 according to Charlie Cook despite flipping congressional seats from 3 Rs/1 Dem; to 3 Dems/1 R in 2018. “What were the three states that made the difference in 2016? Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania. What … Continue reading →

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Send Abby Off To DC!

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox –  The First Congressional District is hosting an event to send Abby off to DC! You are invited to attend regardless of where you live in Iowa. We have a limited number of tickets to give out, … Continue reading →

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Indivisible 2.0 – Read This!

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Trish Nelson

We do not think it would be going out on a limb to say that Indivisible has been a formidable force behind the wave that resulted in Democrats taking back congress. So it is just as important now that the … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: The Next Crash

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Dave Bradley

The left has some great economists that can sort out trends and make them understandable to the common person like you and I. For me the very best are Paul Krugman of the New York Times and Robert Reich. Today … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Individual One Edition

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Dave Bradley

We now have a dilemma at Sunday Funday: do we continue to refer to the current president as Dear Leader or do we use the newer and maybe more descriptive nomenclature of the Special Counsel’s Office “Individual One?” I must … Continue reading →

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